Dubai, Jan. 30 (BNA): HH Shaikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance, and President of the Dubai Health Authority, DHA, has opened the Arab Health2018, the largest gathering of healthcare and trade professionals in …
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UAE’s Azizi to deliver Dubai Healthcare City project ahead of schedule
The company is also working on other projects in Meydan, Dubai Healthcare City, Palm Jumeirah, Al Furjan and Jebel Ali. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight …
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PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Abu Dhabi’s first Hindu temple
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi during his visit to West Asia from February 9-12 when he will visit Palestine as well. Currently, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has only one temple for Hindu …
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Abu Dhabi Police, US Embassy discuss training cooperation
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Police discussed ways of promoting training cooperation with the Homeland Security Investigations, HSI, office at the United States Embassy to the UAE. Colonel Khalfan Al Kaabi, Deputy Director of the Training Administration …
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Sharjah projects encourage residents to enjoy life outdoors
Abu Dhabi: Upcoming infrastructure projects in Sharjah will encourage residents in the emirate to come out of their homes and cars, and enjoy life outdoors, a top official told Gulf News on Monday. “People just stop by cafes and order a coffee or tea …
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Dubai introduces innovation fee
Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai issued two laws for levying the knowledge and innovation fees of Dh10 each, to be collected by federal bodies for Dubai government …
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ADEK Unveils Abu Dhabi’s Initiatives For The 2018 UAE Innovation Month
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) unveiled Abu Dhabi’s initiatives and activitiesto mark the2018 UAE Innovation Month, including Innovator 2018 and the Abu Dhabi Science Festival. Set to launch on 1st February 2018 for a period …
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Dubai announces launch of Dh2.5b waste-to-energy plant
Speaking to Gulf News he said the plant will be connected to Drew’s grid through HV 132kV cables. “This will be a new source of [power] supply for Dubai. This will improve security of supply,” said Al Tayer. The municipality has partnered with Swiss …
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Abu Dhabi gets bids for offshore oil
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (Adnoc) received bids in the fourth quarter from international energy companies seeking stakes in offshore fields that pump about 25 per cent of the UAE capital’s crude. Adnoc is reviewing commercial bids from the …
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Dubai responds to accusations of acidic bottled water
Dubai: How safe is bottled water in Dubai? Authorities took to social media to assure residents that all bottled water is completely safe, after a flurry of rumours questioned the safety of mineral water. On its official Instagram account, Dubai …
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UAE Rulers offer funeral prayers of Shaikha Hessa
(Photo: Ahmed Kutty/Gulf News) Shaikh Maktoum Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai; Shaikh Tahnoun Bin Mohammad Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler`s Representative in Al Ain Region; Shaikh Surour Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Shaikh Nahyan Bin Zayed …
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UAE, Saudi Business Confidence Dips
Business confidence in the UAE and Saudi Arabia dipped ahead of the launch of VAT due to concerns over increased consumer costs, according to a new survey. The survey of global CFOs and finance professionals conducted by the Association of Chartered …
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Abu Dhabi Police urge parents to beware of Stranger Danger
(Photo: Ahmed Kutty/Gulf News) She added: “Abu Dhabi is the safest city in the world, but we should be cautious and careful about children and should educate them about the different kinds of social media abuses and cyber threats.” Social media sites …
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UAE-backed separatists launch ‘coup’ in southern Yemen
Yemen’s prime minister has accused southern separatist forces backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of staging a “coup” after they seized several government offices during deadly clashes in the port city of Aden. “In Aden, legitimacy is being …
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Abu Dhabi Hindu temple’s commencement ceremony during Modi’s visit
Dubai/Abu Dhabi: A commencement ceremony of the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi will be held during the visit of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February, Gulf News has learnt. Modi will witness the ceremony which will be live-streamed to the …
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Sheikha Hessa, mother of United Arab Emirates’ ruler, dies
the mother of the ruler of the United Arab Emirates, has died. The state-run WAM news agency announced Sheikha Hessa’s death on Sunday, without offering any details or giving her age. WAM said the UAE would observe three days of mourning beginning Sunday.
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Rory McIlroy in contention after back-nine recovery in Dubai
Rory McIlroy has set his sights on a third Omega Dubai Desert title after a back-nine fightback kept him in contention in Dubai. The four-time major champion carded a four-under 68 at Emirates Golf Club, recovering from a slow start to get within a stroke …
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